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Stele of Atika (ADANA 1)
The 1.2 m-high and 0.7 m-wide limestone stele was brought to Adana Museum in 2012, but evidently it originates from the area of Karkamış. On its flat front side, a Storm God relief is shown holding a vine stem in his right hand and a bunch of wheat in his left (see İvriz). A 4-line Hieroglyphic Luwian written on its convex backside indicates that the stele is a dedication to the Storm God (Tarhunza) by a person named Atika and ends with a protective curse. It is interesting that Atika introduces himself both as a son of the ruler Kamani and the beloved servant of the ruler(?) Astiru (II). Thus, the stele has been dated to the reign of Astiru II in the second half of the 8th century BCE. It is on display in the Adana Museum.
